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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.41, 1,376.25 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.41, 1,376.25 and 268.06 is: 402.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.41 : 1,376.25 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.41/1,376.25 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.41x = 1,376.25 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.41x = 368,917.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,917.58/917.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.13

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